No matter how old you are, strength
training can help you get results!

On this episode of All About Fitness I speak with Nick
Tumminello about how strength training can help you reach a variety
of your fitness goals. Nick is a personal trainer, strength
coach and educator who was recognized as the Personal Trainer
of the Year by the National Strength and Conditioning Association
(NSCA). Nick is an expert in strength training and is a
frequent contributor to publications such as Men’s Health, T-Nation
and Bodybuilding.com. In addition, he travels around the world to
teach personal trainers how to be more successful.

Our conversation today focuses on the benefits of strength
training for weight loss, the subject of one of Nick’s books, we
also talk about a variety of topics related to working out in
general and strength training in particular. in a field where a
number of self-professed ‘experts’ claim to have the secret to
success or promote workouts with little-to-no scientific validity
it’s good to know that there are professionals like Nick who take
the time to do the research so that when they dispense advice it is
based only on the known facts about how the body adapts to
exercise.

Nick and I have gotten to know one another at various fitness
conferences and meetings, at one point in our conversation I refer
to Nick’s approach to fitness as ‘basic’ and I mean that as a
compliment. Workout programs do not need to be overly complicated
or use a variety of exercises better suited for an acrobatic
routine to be effective. Knowing how to design a progressively
challenging workout that applies the appropriate amount of stimulus
to the body and how to properly recover from the workout so the
body experiences the desired adaptations are two of the most
important components of any exercise program. If you enjoy pushing
iron or want to know the most effective things you should be doing
in the gym you’ll get a lot out of today’s episode.

About the Podcast

Ever wonder how fitness trends catch fire? Or whether there’s actually any science behind popular exercise equipment and techniques? Learn everything you wanted to know about exercise straight from the people who invent the equipment and create the programs that make you sweat. Working with iconic fitness organizations including the American Council on Exercise, Nautilus, Stairmaster and the National Academy of Sports Medicine, Pete McCall is an educator, blogger and media spokesperson who has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Men’s Health, Shape and many other media outlets. With experience traveling around the world teaching workshops to personal trainers and group fitness instructors Pete is an engaging and interactive speaker with the unique ability to teach the science of exercise in an irreverent way that’s easy-to-understand. Being in good shape is much more than just losing weight or achieving a specific look—it's about living life to it’s fullest and All About Fitness is here to help you make that a reality. The Quick Fit Tips deliver practical, actionable advice in under 15 minutes; while the interviews are in-depth, informative discussions with top health and fitness experts who share their insights about how exercise can enhance your quality of life.